January 2016

11. The voltage in a parallel circuit is the same across each branch of the circuit. A.     True    B. […]

6. Kirchhoff’s current law states that the current flowing into a point of a circuit is equal to the sum

1. The total resistance in a parallel circuit is always less than the least resistor. A.     True    B.   

31. A parallel circuit is also used as a divider for: A.     conductance    B.     voltage C.     power  

26. What would these meter readings indicate about the circuit in the given circuit? Meter Readings: I = 0 mA,

21. When a parallel 5 k resistor and a 25 k resistor have a 10 V supply, what is the

16. The voltage read by the voltmeter will be: mcq4_1005_1.gif A.     24 V    B.     12 V C.   

1. What would these meter readings indicate about the circuit in the given circuit? Meter Readings: I = 7.6 mA,

6. Components that connect in parallel form: A.     branches    B.     open circuits C.     short circuits    D.   

1. When parallel resistors are of three different values, which has the greatest power loss? A.     The smallest resistance

11. If five equal resistors are connected in series with a 20 V source, and a current of 400 µA

1. The ______ determines whether connected resistors are in series, parallel, or series-parallel? A.     current flow B.     power

1. The ______ determines whether connected resistors are in series, parallel, or series-parallel? A.     current flow B.     power

16. The sum of all the voltage drops in a series circuit equals the source voltage. A.     True    B.

6. In a series circuit, larger resistances drop larger voltages. A.     True    B.     False Answer & Explanation Answer: